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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations

 

Nature of Operations

 

We provide offshore service vessels and marine support services to the global offshore energy industry through the operation of a diversified fleet of offshore marine service vessels. Our revenues, net earnings and cash flows from operations are dependent upon the activity level of the vessel fleet (utilization) and the price we are able to charge for these services (day-rate). The level of our business activity is driven by the amount of installed offshore oil and gas production facilities, the level of offshore drilling and exploration activity, and the general level of offshore construction projects such as pipeline and windfarm construction and support. Our customers’ offshore activity, in turn, is dependent on crude oil and natural gas prices, which fluctuate depending on the respective levels of supply and demand for crude oil and natural gas and the future outlook for such levels.

 

Unless otherwise required by the context, the terms “we”, “us”, “our” and “company” as used herein refer to Tidewater Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries and predecessors.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tidewater Inc. and its subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Change to Fiscal Year End

 

Change to Fiscal Year End

 

In 2017 the Board of Directors approved changing our fiscal year to end on December 31. These financial statements include the period from April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017, which is the period between the close of our then immediately prior fiscal year and the opening date of our newly selected fiscal year.

 

Fresh Start Accounting

Fresh-Start Accounting

 

Upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, we adopted fresh-start accounting in accordance with provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification No. 852, "Reorganizations" (ASC 852), which resulted in our becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes on July 31, 2017 (the “Effective Date”). Upon the adoption of fresh-start accounting, our assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair values as of July 31, 2017. As a result of the adoption of fresh-start accounting, our consolidated financial statements subsequent to July 31, 2017 are not comparable to our consolidated financial statements on and prior to July 31, 2017. Refer to Note (18), "Fresh-start Accounting," for further details on the impact of fresh-start accounting on our consolidated financial statements.

 

References to "Successor" or "Successor Company" relate to the financial position and results of operations of the reorganized company subsequent to July 31, 2017. References to "Predecessor" or "Predecessor Company" relate to our financial position and results of operations of through July 31, 2017.

Business Combinations

Business Combination

 

On November 15, 2018 (the “Merger Date”) we completed our business combination with GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (“Gulfmark”).  Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combination have been recorded at their estimated fair values as of the Merger Date under the acquisition method of accounting.  The estimated fair values of certain assets and liabilities require judgments and assumptions.  Refer to Note (2), “Business Combination” for further details on the impact of this business combination on our consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the recorded amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include estimates for allowance for doubtful accounts, useful lives of property and equipment, income tax provisions, impairments, commitments and contingencies and certain accrued liabilities. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis based on a combination of historical information and various other assumptions that are considered reasonable under the particular circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying

values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. These accounting policies involve judgment and uncertainties to such an extent that there is reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions or if different assumptions had been used and, as such, actual results may differ from these estimates.

Cash Equivalents

Cash Equivalents

 

We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

 

We consider cash as restricted when there are contractual agreements that govern the use or withdrawal of the funds.  

Marine Operating Supplies

Marine Operating Supplies

 

Marine operating supplies, which consist primarily of operating parts and supplies for our vessels as well as fuel, are stated at the lower of weighted-average cost or net realizable value.

Properties and Equipment

Properties and Equipment

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Properties and equipment were stated at their fair market values upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in accordance with fresh-start accounting. Upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Successor Company, to better reflect the current offshore supply vessel market, updated the estimated useful lives for and the assumed salvage values for its vessels. Depreciation is computed primarily on the straight-line basis beginning with the date construction is completed, with salvage values of 7.5% for marine equipment, using estimated useful lives of 10 - 20 years for marine equipment (from date of construction) and 3 - 10 years for other properties and equipment. Depreciation is provided for all vessels unless a vessel meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale. Estimated remaining useful lives are reviewed when there has been a change in circumstances that indicates the original estimated useful life may no longer be appropriate. Upon retirement or disposal of a fixed asset, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gains or losses are included in our consolidated statements of earnings.  

Maintenance and Repairs

 

The majority of our vessels require certification inspections twice in every five year period. Concurrent with emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Successor Company adopted a new policy for the recognition of the costs of planned major maintenance activities incurred to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintain certifications for vessels with classification societies. These costs include drydocking and survey costs necessary to maintain certifications. These certification costs are typically incurred while the vessel is in drydock and may be incurred concurrent with other vessel maintenance and improvement activities. Costs related to the certification of vessels are deferred and amortized over 30 months on a straight-line basis.

 

Maintenance costs incurred at the time of the recertification drydocking that are not related to the certification of the vessel are expensed as incurred. The Predecessor policy was to expense vessel certification costs in the period incurred.

 

Costs related to vessel improvements that either extend the vessel’s useful life or increase the vessel’s functionality are capitalized and depreciated. Vessel modifications that are performed for a specific customer contract are capitalized and amortized over the firm contract term. Major modifications to equipment that are being performed not only for a specific customer contract are capitalized and amortized over the remaining life of the equipment.  

Net Properties and Equipment

The following are summaries of net properties and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

2018

 

Properties and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessels and related equipment

 

 

 

$

1,051,558

 

 

 

 

$

1,144,028

 

Other properties and equipment

 

 

 

 

13,119

 

 

 

 

 

7,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,064,677

 

 

 

 

 

1,151,483

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

125,716

 

 

 

 

 

61,626

 

Net properties and equipment

 

 

 

$

938,961

 

 

 

 

$

1,089,857

 

 

On December 31, 2018, we owned 257 offshore supply vessels.  During 2019, we disposed of 40 vessels and reclassified another 46 from property and equipment to assets held for sale, a component of current assets. At December 31, 2019, we owned 217 vessels, including the 46 that were reclassified to current assets.  Excluding the 46 vessels, we owned 171 vessels, 152 of which were actively employed and 19 of which were stacked. We consider a vessel to be stacked if the vessel crew is disembarked and limited maintenance is being performed. We reduce operating costs by stacking vessels when we do not foresee opportunities to profitably or strategically operate the vessels in the near future. Vessels are stacked when market conditions warrant and they are removed from stack when they are returned to active service, sold or otherwise disposed. After the 40 vessel sales in 2019 and the designation of 46 additional vessels as assets held for sale, we consider our current stacked vessels to be available for return to service. Stacked vessels are considered to be in service and are included in our utilization statistics.  See Note 9 for additional discussion of our asset impairments and the reclassification of the vessels held for sale.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We review the vessels in our active fleet for impairment whenever events occur or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. In such evaluation, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows generated by an asset group are compared with the carrying amount of the asset group to determine if a write-down may be required.  With respect to vessels that are expected to remain in active service, we group together for impairment testing purposes vessels with similar operating and marketing characteristics.  Due in part to the modernization of our fleet more vessels that are being stacked are newer vessels that are expected to return to active service. Stacked vessels expected to return to active service are generally newer vessels, have similar capabilities and likelihood of future active service as other currently operating vessels, are generally current with classification societies in regards to their regulatory certification status, and are being actively marketed. Stacked vessels expected to return to active service are evaluated for impairment as part of their assigned active asset group and not individually.

 

We estimate cash flows based upon historical data adjusted for our best estimate of expected future market performance, which, in turn, is based on industry trends. The primary estimates and assumptions used in reviewing active vessel groups for impairment and estimating undiscounted cash flows include utilization rates, average day rates and average daily operating expenses. These estimates are made based on recent actual trends in utilization, day rates and operating costs and reflect management’s best estimate of expected market conditions during the period of future cash flows. These assumptions and estimates have changed considerably as market conditions have changed, and they are reasonably likely to continue to change as market conditions change in the future. Although we believe our assumptions and estimates are reasonable, deviations from the assumptions and estimates could produce materially different results.  Management estimates may vary considerably from actual outcomes due to future adverse market conditions or poor operating results that could result in the inability to recover the current carrying value of an asset group, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future. As our fleet continues to age, management closely monitors the estimates and assumptions used in the impairment analysis in order to properly identify evolving trends and changes in market conditions that could impact the results of the impairment evaluation.

 

If an asset group fails the undiscounted cash flow test, we estimate the fair value of each asset group and compare such estimated fair value to the carrying value of each asset group in order to determine if impairment exists.

 

In addition to the periodic review of our active long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances warrant, we also perform a review of our stacked vessels not expected to return to active service whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a vessel may not be recoverable.

 

Accrued Property and Liability Losses

Accrued Property and Liability Losses

Effective July 1, 2018, we ceased self-insuring claims through our insurance subsidiary, which no longer insures our vessels and crews. Insurance coverage is now provided by third party insurers. Our insurance subsidiary established case-based reserves for estimates of reported losses on direct business written, estimates received from ceding reinsurers, and reserves based on past experience of unreported losses. Such losses principally relate to our vessel operations and are included as a component of vessel operating costs in the consolidated statements of earnings. The liability for such losses and the related reimbursement receivable from reinsurance companies are classified in the consolidated balance sheets into current and noncurrent amounts based upon estimates of when the liabilities will be settled and when the receivables will be collected.

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

We follow the provisions of ASC 715, Compensation – Retirement Benefits, and use a December 31 measurement date for determining net periodic benefit costs, benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets. Net periodic pension costs and accumulated benefit obligations are determined using a number of assumptions including the discount rates used to measure future obligations and expenses, the rate of compensation increases, retirement ages, mortality rates, expected long-term return on plan assets, health care cost trends, and other assumptions, all of which have a significant impact on the amounts reported.

 

Our pension cost consists of service costs, interest costs, expected returns on plan assets, amortization of prior service costs or benefits and actuarial gains and losses. We consider a number of factors in developing pension assumptions, including an evaluation of relevant discount rates, expected long-term returns on plan assets, plan asset allocations, expected changes in wages and retirement benefits, analyses of current market conditions and input from actuaries and other consultants.

For the long-term rate of return, we developed assumptions regarding the expected rate of return on plan assets based on historical experience and projected long-term investment returns, which consider the plan’s target asset allocation and long-term asset class return expectations. Assumptions for the discount rate reflect the theoretical rate at which liabilities could be settled in the bond market at December 31, 2019.  For the projected compensation trend rate, short-term and long-term compensation expectations for participants, including salary increases and performance bonus payments are considered.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred taxes are not provided on undistributed earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries and business ventures because we consider those earnings to be permanently invested abroad.

We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions would be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that was more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. The recognition and measurement of tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions in any tax jurisdiction requires the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations as well as the use of estimates and assumptions regarding significant future events. Changes in tax laws, regulations, agreements and treaties, foreign currency exchange restrictions or our level of operations or profitability in each taxing jurisdiction could have an impact on the amount of income taxes during any given year.

 

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Our primary source of revenue is derived from time charter contracts of our vessels on a rate per day of service basis; therefore, vessel revenues are recognized on a daily basis throughout the contract period. The base rate of hire for a time

charter contract is generally a fixed rate, provided, however, that some longer term contracts at times include escalation clauses to recover specific additional costs.

Operating Costs

Operating Costs

Vessel operating costs are incurred on a daily basis and consist primarily of costs such as crew wages; repair and maintenance; insurance expenses; fuel, lube oil and supplies; and other vessel expenses, which include but are not limited to costs such as brokers’ commissions, training costs, agent fees, port fees, canal transit fees, temporary importation fees, vessel certification fees, and satellite communication fees. Repair and maintenance costs include both routine costs and major repairs carried out during drydockings, which occur during the initial economic useful life of the vessel. Vessel operating costs are recognized as incurred on a daily basis.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of our existing international operations, as transactions in these operations are predominately denominated in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses from the revaluation of our foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

We report both basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. The calculation of basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and shares issuable upon the exercise of Creditor Warrants held by U.S. citizens. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock grants (both time and performance based) awarded as part of our share-based compensation and incentive plans. Per share amounts disclosed in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, unless otherwise indicated, are on a diluted basis.

 

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share, are as follows:

 

 

 

Successor

 

 

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

Year

 

 

Year

 

 

August 1, 2017

 

 

 

April 1, 2017

 

 

 

Ended

 

 

Ended

 

 

through

 

 

 

through

 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

December 31,

2018

 

 

December 31,

2017

 

 

 

July 31,

2017

 

Net loss available to common shareholders

 

$

(141,743

)

 

$

(171,517

)

 

 

(39,266

)

 

 

 

(1,646,909

)

Weighted average outstanding shares of common

   stock, basic (A)

 

 

38,204,934

 

 

 

26,589,883

 

 

 

21,539,143

 

 

 

 

47,121,330

 

Dilutive effect of options, warrants and restricted stock  awards and  units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common stock and equivalents

 

 

38,204,934

 

 

 

26,589,883

 

 

 

21,539,143

 

 

 

 

47,121,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss per share, basic

 

$

(3.71

)

 

$

(6.45

)

 

 

(1.82

)

 

 

 

(34.95

)

Loss per share, diluted

 

$

(3.71

)

 

$

(6.45

)

 

 

(1.82

)

 

 

 

(34.95

)

Additional information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incremental "in-the-money" options, warrants, and   restricted stock awards and units outstanding at the end of the period (B)

 

 

2,483,956

 

 

 

5,282,574

 

 

 

7,869,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A)

Basic weighted average shares outstanding included 924,125 shares issuable upon the exercise of New Creditor Warrants held by U.S. citizens at December 31, 2017 (Successor).

 

(B)

For both years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and the period from August 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, we also had 5,923,399, 5,923,399 and 5,062,089, respectively, shares of “out-of- the-money” warrants outstanding at the end of both periods.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade and other receivables from a variety of domestic, international and national energy companies, including reinsurance companies for recoverable insurance losses. We manage our exposure to risk by performing ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition and may at times require prepayments or other forms of collateral. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for potential losses based on expected collectability and do not believe it is generally exposed to concentrations of credit risk that are likely to have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation transactions are accounted for using a fair-value-based method. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock-based awards.

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive Loss

 

We report total comprehensive loss and its components. Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities and any minimum pension liability for our U.S. and Norwegian Defined Benefits Pension Plans.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

We may periodically utilize derivative financial instruments to hedge against foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and currency commitments. These transactions could include forward currency contracts or interest rate swaps that are entered into with major financial institutions. Derivative financial instruments are intended to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk or interest rate risk.

 

We record derivative financial instruments in our consolidated balance sheets at fair value as either assets or liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation, which is established at the inception of a derivative. We formally document, at the inception of a hedge, the hedging relationship and the entity’s risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, including identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged, the method used to assess effectiveness and the method that will be used to measure hedge ineffectiveness of derivative instruments that receive hedge accounting treatment.

 

For derivative instruments designated as foreign currency or interest rate hedges (cash flow hedge), changes in fair value, to the extent the hedge is effective, are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Hedge effectiveness is assessed quarterly based on the total change in the derivative’s fair value. Amounts representing hedge ineffectiveness are recorded in earnings. Any change in fair value of derivative financial instruments that are speculative in nature and do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment is also recognized immediately in earnings.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

 

We follow the provisions of ASC 820, for financial assets and liabilities that are measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis. ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value. Fair value is calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing assets and liabilities and not on assumptions specific to the entity. The statement requires that each asset and liability carried at fair value be classified into one of the following categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

From time to time new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB that we adopt as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective,

will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

We adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842), as amended, as of January 1, 2019.  We adopted this guidance retrospectively at the beginning of the period of adoption through a cumulative-effect adjustment. We applied the practical expedient available in this guidance, which allows us not to restate prior year balances.  Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of right of use assets and lease liabilities as of January 1, 2019 of approximately $5.0 million and $5.4 million, respectively. The adoption of the new standard did not result in an adjustment to retained earnings. The standard did not impact our consolidated net earnings and had no impact on cash flows. We elected not to reassess: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing lease, and (iii) initial direct costs for existing leases. Refer to Note (7) for further details.

 

As a lessor, our recognition of vessel and other operating revenues remains consistent with previous guidance under Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).  In July 2018, the FASB issued guidance codified in Accounting Standards Update 2018-11, Leases – Targeted Improvements (“ASU 2018-11”).  ASU 2018-11 provides a practical expedient, which allows lessors to combine the lease component with the related non-lease component if both the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the lease and non-lease component and if the lease component would be classified as an operating lease.  The single combined component is accounted for under the leasing standard if the lease component is the predominant component and, is accounted for under ASC 606 if the non-lease component is the predominant component. We elected this practical expedient to combine our lease and non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets and have accounted for the combined component under ASC 606 for revenue contracts qualifying for this practical expedient because we have concluded that the non-lease component is the predominant component in our current revenue contracts. The lease component is the vessels leased to our customers. The non-lease components consist of the services provided by the crews manning the vessels.

 

On May 10, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718) — Scope of Modification Accounting, which clarifies when to account for a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award (as equity or liability) changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. We adopted this new guidance in January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance was applied prospectively and did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-7, Compensation – Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Costs and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Costs. This new guidance amends the requirements related to the income statement presentation of the components of net periodic benefit cost for an entity’s sponsored defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. We adopted this new guidance in January 2018. The adoption of this guidance required a retrospective approach and did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which removes the prohibition in ASC 740 against the immediate recognition of the current and deferred income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. We adopted this new guidance in January 2018. The adoption of this guidance required a modified retrospective approach and did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 supersedes prior revenue recognition guidance and provides a five-step recognition framework that required entities to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of goods and services. We adopted this new revenue standard in January 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. We have determined that mobilization revenue (fees paid by a customer for the relocation of a vessel prior to the start of a charter contract) should be recorded as a liability and be recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the vessel’s charter. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2018, did not result in an adjustment to the beginning accumulated deficit. The necessary changes to the company’s business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure of this ASU have been implemented.  Refer to Note (3) for additional information regarding revenue recognition.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and clarifying and amending existing guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted.  We are currently evaluating the effect the

standard may have in our consolidated financial statements.

 

On August 28, 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement: - Changes to The Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements as part of its disclosure framework project. Entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but public companies will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2020 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In August 2018 the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General, which modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit plans or other postretirement plans. This ASU removes certain disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarifies the specific requirements of certain other disclosures, and adds disclosure requirements identified as relevant.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted.  We are currently evaluating the effect the standard may have on our consolidated financial statement disclosures.

 

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments–Credit Losses, which introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. The new model will apply to: (i) loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, and other financial assets measured at amortized cost, (ii) loan commitments and certain other off-balance sheet credit exposures, (iii) debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and (iv) beneficial interests in securitized financial assets. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2020.  Although this new standard changed the methodology used by us in recording credit losses in our financial statements, it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.